Hand harvested and destemmed with no crushing to retain whole berries, directly to the Yarra Yering half-tonne open-fermenters. High use of stalk baskets to increase stalk tannins, structure and interest. Basket pressed and aged for 18 months in French oak puncheons (500L) only 30% new oak.

Varietals: Shiraz Region: Yarra Valley (Gruyere) Season: 2014 Vines: 1973 planted 8 acre block of Shiraz at the western extremity of Yarra Yering. Cellaring: Drinking beautifully at present but this vineyard has a proven pedigree and track record thus it will continue to evolve for a further 20+ years under suitable cellaring conditions. Analysis: 13 % ALC